Gardeners Rotherhithe Accessibility Statement

Gardeners Rotherhithe is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone who visits our website and uses our gardening services in the Rotherhithe area. We aim to make sure that people of all abilities can access information about our gardening support, maintenance, and outdoor services without barriers.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We are working to align our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.1 at the AA level. These internationally recognised guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Our goal is that visitors looking for accessible gardening services in Rotherhithe can browse, understand, and use our website with ease, regardless of the technology they rely on.

Screen-Reader Compatibility

We recognise that many users rely on screen readers and other assistive technologies. Our website is being designed and regularly reviewed to support popular screen readers, including those commonly used on desktop and mobile devices.

We strive to ensure that:

Page titles, headings, and content are structured in a logical order, so screen readers can convey page meaning and context clearly. Images include descriptive alternative text where they add important information, helping users understand visual content related to our gardening services. Forms and interactive elements use clear labels so that people using screen readers can understand what information is required and how to submit it.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is intended to be fully navigable using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse. This supports users who rely on keyboard navigation, alternative input devices, or switch controls when viewing information about Gardeners Rotherhithe.

We are working to ensure that:

All interactive elements such as menus, buttons, and form fields can be reached and operated using standard keyboard commands like the Tab, Shift plus Tab, Enter, and Space keys. The visible focus indicator is clear, so users can always see which element is currently selected. Keyboard focus moves in a logical and predictable order across the page, supporting efficient navigation.

Design, Colour, and Readability

We consider accessibility when choosing colours, fonts, and layouts to support people with visual impairments or reading difficulties. This includes working towards appropriate colour contrast between text and background so content is readable, using clear typography and sufficient line spacing to aid legibility, and avoiding colour as the only method of conveying meaning wherever possible.

We also aim to ensure that the site layout adapts effectively to different screen sizes and zoom levels, making it easier to read content about our gardening services in Rotherhithe on both desktop and mobile devices.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website and content, and we will continue to work toward improvements that support a wider range of users. As we add or update features and information about Gardeners Rotherhithe, accessibility remains a key consideration.

Contacting Us About Accessibility

If you experience any difficulty accessing information on our website, or if you have suggestions for how we can improve the accessibility of Gardeners Rotherhithe online, we welcome your feedback.

You can contact us in writing or in person at our usual correspondence location to request information in alternative formats, discuss specific accessibility needs related to our gardening services, or share any barriers you have encountered while using our site.

When you contact us with an accessibility request, please describe the problem you encountered, the page or content you were trying to access, and the technology or device you were using. This helps us investigate and work towards a suitable solution. We will review your request and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Accessibility and Our Services in Rotherhithe

In addition to our website, we aim to make our gardening services in the Rotherhithe area as accessible as possible. Where feasible, we will discuss individual access needs in advance, consider reasonable adjustments during site visits, and provide explanations of our services in clear and straightforward language.

Our commitment to accessibility is part of our wider effort to ensure that everyone in the Rotherhithe community can benefit from well maintained gardens and outdoor spaces.